A pair of their 70s have moved their total lives to Italy in a bid to escape ‘materialistic’ America – and its excessive taxes.
Glenda and Randy Tuminello, from Spokane, Washington, had initially deliberate to spend a 12 months in Europe to have a good time their retirement till the coronavirus pandemic disrupted their plans.
It prompted them to rethink their long-term goals and the duo as an alternative determined to maneuver full time to the Puglia area of Italy in December 2022.
Nevertheless it has not been with out its challenges because the couple don’t converse a phrase of Italian and are already lacking American meals.
Glenda and Randy Tuminello had initially deliberate to spend a 12 months in Europe to have a good time their retirement till the coronavirus pandemic disrupted their plans
The couple, from Spokane, Washington, as an alternative determined to maneuver full time to the Puglia area (inventory picture) of Italy in December 2022
The couple stated that they had been drawn to Italy from the outset after Randy’s personal grandparents migrated from Cefalu, Sicily, to Louisiana within the early 1900s.
He advised CNN Journey: ‘My roots have been an enormous consider selecting Italy, it is like coming house, and we really feel extra at house right here than we ever felt within the US.
‘Then once more my spouse is an Italian at coronary heart and loves every little thing Italian.’
The duo hung out researching completely different areas that enticed new immigrant retirees by providing seven per cent flat tax – earlier than ultimately making the transfer.
Former highschool math trainer Glenda stated: ‘We determined to promote our house, our automotive and all superfluous possessions and make Italy our retirement house for good.
‘We selected stunning Polignano a Mare, it provided a flat tax charge of seven per cent.’
The couple now lease a two-bedroom home, which got here partially furnished, for $1,200 a month.
The white-stone home, which characteristic vaulted ceilings and terracotta flooring, boasts an workplace, spacious eating room, balcony, entrance porch and lined terrace.
The couple, who’ve now been dwelling in Polignano a Mare (inventory picture) for practically a 12 months, cited a heap of different advantages together with the city’s historic credentials, coastal location and inexpensive life-style
‘We had been going to purchase it at first, however now with the economic system not sure, it was greatest to lease,’ Randy, who beforehand labored as a consulting supervisor, stated.
‘It was a choice made on the proper time as leases are actually skyrocketing, and houses on sale are fairly costly as there are few and most are taken as B&Bs.’
The couple, who’ve now been dwelling in Polignano a Mare for practically a 12 months, cited a heap of different advantages together with the city’s historic credentials, coastal location and inexpensive life-style.
Regardless of the pair leaving their youngsters and grandchildren again within the US, Randy claimed their motivation to relocate was because of their choice for Italian tradition.
‘The materialistic facet isn’t as predominant in Polignano as within the US, and there is extra a way of neighborhood – of household and buddies,’ he stated.
The shift in outlook within the area has additionally meant they really feel safer, including that there’s ‘by no means a risk of hazard strolling the gorgeous streets at evening.’
However the transfer has not been with out its drawbacks.
Glenda and Randy are already lacking some American meals comparable to barbecue sauce, peanut butter and lemon curd.
They’ve additionally struggled with the language barrier as neither converse any Italian.
